3 Best Japanese Restaurants in Phoenix, AZ

“Akaihana Sushi & Grill is a relaxed sushi bar specializing in rolls and also serves hot entrees such as teriyaki & noodles. They are located in The Camp At Black Canyon, Phoenix. Akaihana Sushi & Grill has such an extensive selection of rolls, and you're bound to find something even for the pickiest of people. The newly remodeled interior and exterior are fresh, modern, and clean. There are a lot of locals/regulars surrounding the bar, indicating that they are comfortable with the staff, which implies a long-term, well-run establishment. This place has some of the most delicious sushi in the entire state. Also, this is one of only a handful of Japanese restaurants that serve okonomiyaki. They have a television, full bar facility, outdoor seating facility, and parking facility for the customers.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Private Dining Available
• Serves Great Cocktails
• Located in: Shopping Plaza.”

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“Hana Japanese Eatery is a cozy, family-owned BYOB restaurant (beer, wine & sake only) serving sushi & Japanese entrees. The restaurant stands out in Phoenix as the finest Japanese food around. It is a great little BYOB sushi place. Hana Japanese Eatery is a Japanese cuisine restaurant that serves a variety of Japanese dishes, trendy ones in Japan. The staff is exceptionally professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Their dishes range from grilled to deep-fried to salads, soups, noodles, and sushi. Hana Japanese Eatery is passionate about what goes on your plate and how you feel when dining with them. They now have wine and beer available for purchase. Savour their Shiro maguro, wild snow crab, flying fish roe, fresh water eel & hirame. Hana Japanese Eatery has a television in their restaurant to have a good entertainment.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Outdoor Seating is Available
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Free Wifi Connection & Television Available.”

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“SoSoBa Phoenix is a Stylish hangout serving unconventional noodle dishes, shareable plates & craft cocktails until late at night to the customers. SoSoBa opened its doors to the people in the lovely town of Flagstaff in Northern Arizona in the freezing winter of 2014. A smashing sensation with the locals, SoSoBa went on to earn multiple honors and awards. A short 12 months later, the second location of SoSoBa was in the works. SoSoBa Phoenix established in September of 2016. With visions of the future and ready to export their unique take on the classic ramen shop SoSoBa. SoSoBa Phoenix crafts its cocktails as inventively and passionately as it does its food. They have two certified Sake Advisers on staff; the sake list is a veritable list of who's who of the Toji. It features hard-to-find sakes, extensive format offerings, and by-the-glass pours for those who want to explore the world of sake through SoSoBa's lens. SoSoBa Phoenix has outdoor seating, and dogs are allowed outside the restaurant.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Serves Happy-hour Food
• Serves Vegan Dishes
• High Chairs Available.”

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